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How do you say "be quiet" in Korean?
조용히 해.
joyonghi hae.
In Korean, "be quiet" is 조용히 해. (joyonghi hae.).
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Pronunciation
"Joyonghi hae" flows smoothly, with a soft, hushed tone throughout, especially easing off at the final "hae."
Writing and usage
조용히 해. is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
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How to remember 조용히 해.
Joyonghi sounds like "jaw, young, he" — a young jaw staying shut, perfectly quiet, joyonghi hae.
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- i cant believe it 믿을 수가 없어 mideul suga eopseo
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Questions about 조용히 해.
How do you pronounce 조용히 해.?
"Joyonghi hae" flows smoothly, with a soft, hushed tone throughout, especially easing off at the final "hae."
Is 조용히 해. formal or casual?
조용히 해. is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.
How is 조용히 해. written in Korean?
조용히 해. is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as joyonghi hae..
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"Be quiet" in other languages
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